Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate completing required U.S. pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible foreign graduates may apply to complete a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on their pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Interns are expected to develop skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing their U.S. internship hours. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while following applicable laws, regulations, and CVS policies. Duties span customer service, prescription processing, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, patient care programs, and support for pharmacy operations. The intern may perform pharmacist duties as permitted by law and state regulation, but does not perform final prescription verification. The position also involves supporting and developing pharmacy support staff, coordinating training, and helping the pharmacy team meet business and patient-care goals. This full-time position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. The role requires occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 10 pounds, and regularly a negligible amount of force, including overhead lifting. The typical pay range is $30.00–$42.00. The position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing U.S. internship hours.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months; failure to complete the hours or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
High school diploma or GED and a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a Non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Skills in results orientation, colleague engagement, active listening, customer and community engagement, consumer behavior, negotiation and conflict resolution, patient counseling, emotional intelligence, time management, and digital literacy.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

Deliver customer service in the pharmacy and front store, including greeting customers, responding to questions, answering telephone calls, resolving obstacles, and conducting approved register transactions.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling and labeling prescription containers, resolving third-party rejections, and completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment in accordance with pharmacy policies, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, which may include point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring; offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed.
Communicate with customers and healthcare professionals, gather relevant medical history when applicable, and provide appropriate support under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Support pharmacy leadership in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff, and help balance assignments and address development needs.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed, attend required store operational meetings, and support pharmacy scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement goals, adapt to changes in the community healthcare setting, and contribute to improved pharmacy performance and patient outcomes.
Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes, and help foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team culture.